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Puum Family History

Puum Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Plum, Pu, Paul, Palm, Baum, Puls, Prim, Lum, Pust, Thum

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Puum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puum census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 46 immigration records available for the last name Puum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Puum. For the veterans among your Puum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Puum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Puum in 1966 was 62, and 90 in 1997.

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